Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S9300

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S9300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and S9300 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was launched 23 months before the S9300 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S5100 matches up versus the S9300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5100 and Nikon Coolpix S9300. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S5100 Gallery and Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S5100 and the S9300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and S9300 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5100 and S9300.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S9300 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged S5100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.